Consensus Guidelines for Pre- and Post-Procedure Skincare in Aesthetic Treatments

NCT07334353 | Enrolling By Invitation

• 1 other identifier: Pre- and post- procedure care
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 15
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This consensus protocol outlines standardized pre- and post-procedure skincare practices designed to optimize treatment outcomes, enhance skin recovery, and minimize complications following aesthetic procedures. It provides evidence-based guidance for skin preparation before treatment and structured aftercare to support healing, reduce inflammation, prevent infection, and maintain long-term results.

Conditions

Pre and Post Procedure Skin Care; Skin Care

Keywords

Aesthetics; Aesthetic procedures; Skin care

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Level of Expert Consensus on Pre- and Post-Procedure Skincare Protocols for Aesthetic Procedures

  The primary outcomes of this Delphi study are the levels of expert consensus on recommended pre- and post-procedure skincare protocols across various aesthetic procedures. Specifically, the study aims to determine expert agreement on: (1) pre-procedure skin preparation measures, including barrier optimization, hydration, photoprotection, and any topical priming agents; (2) post-procedure care, including barrier repair, management of erythema or inflammation, photoprotection, and timing for reintroduction of active topical agents

  6-8 weeks

Study Arms (1)

Expert Panel

A cohort of dermatology and aesthetic medicine experts participating in a Modified Delphi process to develop consensus recommendations on the pre and post skin care in aesthetic procedures

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 25 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The study population will consist of an international panel of expert clinicians in aesthetic dermatology and medicine. Participants will include board-certified dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and aesthetic medicine specialists with extensive experience in procedural interventions such as laser therapies, chemical peels, microneedling, and injectable treatments. Eligible experts must have a minimum of five years of clinical practice in aesthetic procedures and a demonstrated record of managing diverse patient populations, including individuals with varying Fitzpatrick skin phototypes (I-VI), with particular attention to skin types III-VI that are more prone to pigmentary complications. Experts will be recruited from academic institutions, professional societies, and clinical practices known for their expertise in aesthetic procedures. The panel is intended to be geographically and ethnically diverse to ensure broad applicability of consensus recommendations. All participants must be

You may qualify if:

• Licensed dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and aesthetic medicine specialists.
• Minimum of five years of clinical experience in aesthetic procedures, including lasers, injectables, chemical peels, or microneedling.
• Demonstrated record of academic or clinical involvement in procedural dermatology or aesthetic medicine.
• Experience managing patients across a range of skin phototypes, particularly Fitzpatrick III-VI.
• Willingness to participate in multiple rounds of survey-based consensus building.
• Commitment to provide independent and anonymous responses

You may not qualify if:

• Lack of direct clinical experience with aesthetic procedures.
• Less than five years of relevant clinical practice.
• Inability to commit to all rounds of the Delphi process.
• Conflicts of interest that could bias recommendations (e.g., financial ties to skincare product companies or device manufacturers).
• Insufficient proficiency in the language used for the Delphi survey.
• Failure to complete the initial round, resulting in removal from subsequent rounds.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Venus Research Center: lead

Study Sites (1)

Venus Research Center

Cairo, Egypt

Location

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 9, 2025
• First Posted: January 12, 2026
• Study Start: May 1, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): December 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): February 1, 2027
• Last Updated: January 12, 2026

Record last verified: 2025-12

Locations

EG (1)